Back to gallery
Snow at Tosho Shrine, Ueno

Art Appreciation

This exquisite ukiyo-e print captures a serene winter scene at Tosho Shrine in Ueno, showcasing a tranquil snowfall enveloping a traditional Japanese pagoda. The composition centers on the striking red pagoda, whose tiered roofs are laden with fresh, white snow. Against a muted forest backdrop, the snowflakes cascade heavily, dotting the dark sky with delicate white bursts, suggesting a quiet but intense winter snowfall. A lone figure dressed in deep blue, carrying a traditional umbrella, adds a human presence that enhances the peacefulness and introspective mood of the scene. The guardian lion statue dusted with snow adds to the sacred atmosphere, while the meticulous linework and subtle gradations of color emphasize the print's fine craftsmanship. This piece embodies harmony between nature and architecture, capturing a fleeting moment of calm that feels both intimate and timeless.

Snow at Tosho Shrine, Ueno

Hasui Kawase

Category:

Created:

Date unknown

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

843 × 1225 px

Download:

Related artworks

Akasaka Benkei Bridge
Bamboo Grove, Tamagawa River 1953
Snow Remnants in Urayasu 1932
Suruga Yui Town 1934
Collection of Japanese Landscapes: Shimabara and Kujukushima, 1922
Snow at Matsushima Godaido
Travel Diary II (Souvenirs of Travels II) Moonlit Lake Kamo, Sado 1921
Beach at Kaiganji, Sanuki, Kansai Series
Full Moon Island at Shirahama
Snow at Kōnuma, Mito
Twelve Scenes of Tokyo: Snow at Terajima Village